Deputy Head of Veterans’ Affairs

3 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūnga | About the role
As the Deputy Head of Veterans' Affairs, you will make a key contribution to organisational strategy and leadership, decision-making, project management, stakeholder management and delivery. You will provide strong and visible leadership to foster a positive team culture with a focus on providing high quality services.

**Key duties include**:

- Leading an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive;
- Providing strong leadership within Veterans' Affairs, contributing fully as a member of the leadership team, and modelling excellent leadership within the business;
- Contributing to the strategic direction of Veterans' Affairs as a member of the senior leadership team;
- Representing and acting for the Head of Veterans' Affairs as required;
- Building and leading high performance in the Policy, Applications and Entitlements and Business Systems teams;
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with external partners and other public sector agencies which are part of the Te Arataki strategy; and
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including the Veterans' Support Act 2014.

Flexible working options are negotiable. This role is based in Wellington, however occasional travel may be required.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced leader who values the development of staff. You will have a public sector or NGO background with a history of working constructively with other agencies to deliver services or entitlements to clients. You will be familiar with the machinery of government, including working with Ministers' offices and through Cabinet and parliamentary processes.

**Ideally, you will have**:

- Significant experience as a strategic policy or delivery leader, including the development of innovative policy options and frameworks, leadership of work for Ministers, familiarity with Cabinet and legislative processes;
- Experience in strategic leadership, including forward planning, development and assessment of options to achieve longer term goals and management of risk;
- Experience in statutory decision making and understanding of the operation of semi judicial bodies;
- Demonstrated success in operational management, including the use of various methodologies and tools to develop and deliver improved business practice;
- Understanding and awareness of the needs of veterans and their families;
- Demonstrated experience in exercising sound judgement and displaying political sensitivity;
- Excellent communication skills - communicating verbally and in writing at the highest levels of an organisation to influence report and enhance understanding. Ability to deal with media interest and to front the media where appropriate;
- A history of success as a leader of leaders, and in managing and developing people, processes and resources; and
- Be a proven team player.

Mō mātou | About Us
Veterans' Affairs is exceptionally proud to represent and serve those who have fought in our country's best interests and who make sacrifices - even today - to ensure New Zealand remains a free and safe country. We provide support and services for veterans and their families.
We estimate that there are around 31,000 New Zealand veterans, of varying ages and with diverse backgrounds. With an age range from 19 to more than a hundred years old, our veterans include current New Zealand Defence Force personnel, those who have left the Defence Force and work in civilian roles, and retired ex-service personnel.
Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

**Our work covers four main areas**:

- Administering and providing advice on a wide range of veterans' entitlements, services and support;
- Being the Government's lead advisor on policy relating to veterans;
- Planning veterans' attendance at commemorations of significant military anniversaries, in partnership with other areas of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF); and
- Supporting the government's relationship with veterans and their representative organisation.

We work alongside other government agencies and veterans' groups to support our veterans; to help celebrate their courage, comradeship and commitment; and to commemorate their loss and sacrifice.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

- Great benefits for you and your family.
- Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
- 5 weeks annual leave per year.
- Flexible working environment and positive culture.
- Opportunities for career development.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

**Please note**:

- Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening t

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